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Mattress Quiz: How to Select the Perfect Serta Mattress For You

You finally did it! You decided to invest in a lifetime of better sleep. Not only are we proud of you for it, but we’re here to guide you along every step of the way. Mattress shopping can feel stressful, and with a myriad of mattress sizes, materials, and feels available, it can be difficult navigating which type is perfect for you. Buying a mattress doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems, though, and at Serta, we make it even simpler for you. By highlighting key features you may want in a bed—and clarifying how they can affect your sleep—we’ll help you buy a mattress that feels great, lasts long, and delivers quickly—so you can experience better sleep, faster.

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Why You’ll Love The iComfort Collection

The iComfort Collection promises Serta-fied comfort that’s easier on the earth. It’s innovatively constructed with select materials that are up to 70% sustainable*, so you can rest easy and sleep comfortably too. Featuring a 5-Zone Support System, made from 85% recycled steel, Terra Fusion™️ Memory Foam, made from 28% plant-based material, and a cool-to-the-touch, breathable cover—made with the equivalent of 120 recycled plastic water bottles*—this mattress promises support for you and the environment. The iComfort Collection provides lasting support exactly where you need it, plus cooling comfort too. And with foam, quilted hybrid, and smooth hybrid options available across a range of mattress feels, you can experience your choice of iComfort’s lofty and lifted or cushioned and cradled support, each and every night.

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Why You’ll Love The Perfect Sleeper Collection

Whether you’re an older couple who loves to cuddle, or a young child who prefers to stretch out, The Perfect Sleeper Collection is our greatest solution for perfect sleep, every night. Featuring specialized foams for all-night comfort, three zones of targeted support, and a cool-to-the-touch cover, this mattress offers the ultimate comfort no matter your preferred mattress size, feel, or sleeping position. Plus, with the inclusion of contouring, cushioning gel memory foam, the Perfect Sleeper mattress provides more than 40% better pressure relief for every type of sleeper. With foam, hybrid, and innerspring options available from Extra Firm to Plush, the Perfect Sleeper Collections helps you enjoy a cool, comfortable, pressure-relieving sleep each and every night.

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Why You’ll Love The Serta Collection

Classic for a reason, The Serta Collection provides Serta’s trusted support, night after night. Designed to contour and support your body while delivering cooling comfort, The Serta Collection includes budget-friendly options that don't skimp on quality. With all-foam, mattress-in-a-box and classic innerspring models available in Firm, Medium, and Plush feels, The Serta Collection gives sleepers Serta’s classic comfort and motion isolation at a classically comfortable price.

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The Breakdown: How to Choose a Mattress

How Many Sleepers Will Share the Mattress?

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If your first question of your mattress quiz is, “What kind of mattress do I need?”, your second should be “How many sleepers am I shopping for?” Determining the number of sleepers who’ll share the bed provides insight into the size and features you may want in a mattress. For example, when shopping for:

Determining how many sleepers will share a bed is an essential first step in the process. It helps narrow your search by eliminating options that won’t work for you. For example, when shopping for two sleepers, a Twin XL mattress may not work for your family. Likewise, when shopping for three sleepers, a cool, motion-isolating mattress may be the perfect fit. At Serta, we offer select mattresses in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King sizes. As you begin your search, keep in mind how many people will share the mattress. And remember we offer options in all mattress sizes—so each sleeper can rest deeply night after night.

What's Your Usual Sleep Position?

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Once you know which mattress size you’ll need, it’s time to think about your usual sleeping position. The position you routinely sleep in determines what type of support you’ll need throughout the night, so you can wake up without aches or pains. If you’re a:

Knowing what type of sleeper you are determines how much support—or, what type of mattress feel—you’ll need every night. With options available across the spectrum, from Extra Firm to Plush Pillow Top, each Serta mattress is crafted especially for your comfort. So, whether you’re a stomach sleeper who likes to starfish or a side sleeper without fail, you can find the perfect comfort level and support for your body with Serta.

How Would You Like To Feel Supported?

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It’s a question we should all be asking ourselves, but it’s specifically important when choosing a mattress. Deciding the right level of support you need is easy, but knowing how you want to experience that support is trickier. Mattresses are offered in many materials, and each material brings a separate benefit to your bed. From the durable support of coils to the cushioning comfort of memory foam, a mattress’s construction ultimately determines whether you feel light and lifted throughout the night or cushioned and cradled. While both options provide the support and comfort you need, they all respectively can impact your sleeping experience. If you want to feel:

Though each is crafted with premium materials for comfort and support, innerspring, memory foam, and hybrid mattresses help you experience those benefits in different ways. When thinking about how you want to experience support, consider how many sleepers will share the bed and what those sleepers’ usual sleep positions are. This can help guide whether you’ll prefer a lifted feel, a cradled feel, or an exceptional combination of both.

Pro-tip: Mattresses-in-a-box are offered in both memory foam and hybrid options, but offer the convenience of movability and minimal setup.

What Features Are Most Important In A Mattress?

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From exceptional cooling to durable support, all of our mattresses are crafted to give you the support, comfort, and cooling that you need to sleep well. But sometimes, you may want more of one feature over the other; we’ve got you covered there too. With four distinct mattress collections catered to specific features, there’s a Serta available that’s perfect for you. If, above all else, you mostly value:

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Pick the Right Mattress Every Time with Serta

In a world where decisions can feel complicated, Serta makes the choice easy. From exceptional cooling to durable support, all our mattresses are crafted to give you the cool, pressure-relieving comfort and support you need. Each collection is designed specifically with your sleep needs in mind. With sizes available online in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King, plus select feels offered in Extra Firm, Firm, Medium, Plush, and Pillow Top variations, we have a bed perfect for you and your family. Whether you’re shopping for a child who wants to lay on a cloud, or looking for two back sleepers who prefer to sleep cool, trust Serta to keep your family cool, comfortable, and supported, each and every night.

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